Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Abnormal Psychology
Edition:
2nd Edition
Author(s):
James Hansell Lisa Damour
Chapter 1 Test Bank Page 1
Hansell/Damour Abnormal Psychology
Chapter: 01, Chapter 1: Defining Abnormality: What is Psychopathology?
Multiple choice
1. Abnormal psychology is the study of: A) how abnormal behavior can be defined, classified, explained, and treated B) the abnormalities that exist within social and political organizations. C) the variations in normal thought content, behaviors, and emotions. D) how genes and the environment influence physical health and diseases. Ans: A Section reference: Abnormal psychology: The core concepts Difficulty level: easy Core concept: none Page reference: See page 3 of your text.
2. When defining and understanding abnormal behavior, it is important to consider context for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) the context in which abnormality occurs can help us explain it. B) abnormal behavior is influenced by demographic context categories. C) the context must be changed in order to treat abnormal behavior. D) understanding context is essential to defining whether behavior is abnormal. Ans: C Section reference: The importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality Difficulty level: moderate Core concept: The importance of context in understanding and defining abnormality Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
3. Demographic context includes: A) gender B) age C) culture D) all of the above Ans: D Section reference: The importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality Difficulty level: easy Written by Kristine M. Jacquin, Ph.D) Page 1 of 23
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Hansell/Damour Abnormal Psychology
Core concept: The importance of context in understanding and defining abnormality Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
4. Understanding context is necessary for: A) explaining abnormal behavior B) defining abnormal behavior C) understanding abnormal behavior D) all of the above Ans: D Section reference: The importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality Difficulty level: easy Core concept: The importance of context in understanding and defining abnormality Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
5. Julie feels pressured by society to be thin; this pressure contributes to the development of an eating disorder. This example demonstrates which core concept? A) the continuum between normality and abnormality B) the advantages and limitations of diagnoses C) the importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality D) the connection between mind and body in abnormality Ans: C Section reference: The importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality Difficulty level: difficult Core concept: The importance of context in understanding and defining abnormality Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
6. Bart is active and does not like to sit still for long; his behavior is considered normal for a 4-year-old, but not for a 24-year-old) This example demonstrates which core concept? A) the importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality B) the connection between mind and body in abnormality C) the principle of multiple causality D) the role of cultural and historical relativism in defining abnormality Ans: A Section reference: The importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality Difficulty level: difficult Core concept: The importance of context in understanding and defining abnormality Written by Kristine M. Jacquin, Ph.D) Page 2 of 23
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Hansell/Damour Abnormal Psychology
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7. Which of the following best explains the continuum between normality and abnormality? A) abnormal behavior is uncommon and normal behavior is common. B) abnormal behavior is an exaggeration of normal behavior. C) abnormal behavior breaks societal norms but normal behavior does not. D) abnormal behavior is categorically different from normal behavior. Ans: B Section reference: The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Difficulty level: moderate Core concept: The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
8. Which core concept relies upon the idea that abnormal behavior is an exaggeration of normal behavior? A) the principle of multiple causality B) the role of cultural and historical relativism C) the advantages and limitations of diagnoses D) the continuum between normality and abnormality Ans: D Section reference: The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Difficulty level: moderate Core concept: The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
9. Occasionally, Orlando feels anxious in social situations, but the anxiety does not last for very long and it does not interfere with his life. Orlando’s friend Carlos regularly feels anxious in social situations. This anxiety has become so prevalent that it impairs Carlos’ relationships and his ability to function in school. This example demonstrates which core concept? A) the connection between mind and body in abnormality B) the advantages and limitations of diagnoses C) the principle of multiple causality D) the continuum between normality and abnormality Ans: D Section reference: The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Written by Kristine M. Jacquin, Ph.D) Page 3 of 23
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Hansell/Damour Abnormal Psychology
Difficulty level: difficult Core concept: The continuum between normal and abnormal behavior Page reference: See page 5 of your text.
10. In the U.S., homosexuality was classified as a mental illness until 1973; today it is considered a normal variant of human sexuality. This example demonstrates which core concept? A) the principle of multiple causality B) the role of cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality C) the importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality D) the connection between mind and body in abnormality Ans: B Section reference: Cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality Difficulty level: difficult Core concept: Cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality Page reference: See page 6 of your text.
11. In some cultures, it is considered normal to fall into a trance during religious ceremonies, but other cultures would consider this abnormal at all times. This example demonstrates which core concept? A) the principle of multiple causality B) the role of cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality C) the importance of context in defining and understanding abnormality D) the connection between mind and body in abnormality Ans: B Section reference: Cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality Difficulty level: moderate Core concept: Cultural and historical relativism in defining and classifying abnormality Page reference: See page 6 of your text.
12. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of diagnostic categories? A) They allow professionals to communicate more easily about particular types of abnormal behavior. B) They make it easier to study abnormal behavior. C) They make it easier to treat abnormal behavior. D) They prove that certain types of behavior are abnormal. Written by Kristine M. Jacquin, Ph.D) Page 4 of 23